used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Tell him I'll guarantee him a full house," says Pinckney.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Course, Leonidas didn't need any coaxin'.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
artistsnounUS /ˈɑːrtɪsts/
plural of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
beannounUS /biːn/
any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
butcher'snounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
coaxin
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From this reading Course, Leonidas didn't need any coaxin'.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Course, Leonidas didn't need any coaxin'.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
didn't
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From this reading Course, Leonidas didn't need any coaxin'.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Tell him I'll guarantee him a full house," says Pinckney.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading "Tell him I'll guarantee him a full house," says Pinckney.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell him I'll guarantee him a full house," says Pinckney.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Tell him I'll guarantee him a full house," says Pinckney.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
I'll
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From this reading "Tell him I'll guarantee him a full house," says Pinckney.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
isn't
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From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
immediately past
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
LeonidasnounUS /liˈɔːnɪdəz/
king of Sparta and hero of the battle of Thermopylae where he was killed by the Persians (died in 480 BC)
From this reading Course, Leonidas didn't need any coaxin'.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Course, Leonidas didn't need any coaxin'.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
Pinckney
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From this reading "Tell him I'll guarantee him a full house," says Pinckney.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Tell him I'll guarantee him a full house," says Pinckney.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
do one's shopping
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
express in words
From this reading "Tell him I'll guarantee him a full house," says Pinckney.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
we've
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From this reading In fact, all we've had to live on for the last four days has been bean soup and pilot bread, and the artists are beginning to complain.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, we were up against it for a week or so, over in Jersey, and the rations ran kind of low.
you'd
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From this reading "But I wish you'd find out if there isn't a butcher's shop handy," says he.
